Iām planning a last-minute holiday party, and itās given me a new lease on life! The idea first emerged six days ago. It stewed in my brain and tomorrow Iām making it happen. There will be sparkly outfits, an exchange of favourite books, gingerbread decorating, mulled wine, and charcuterie.
Iām going to be realāthis party is for me. Yeah, I want my friends to have a good time, mingle, etc. But I need this to preserve my own sanity. Planning gives me the chance to think creatively, do silly little tasks, and fight seasonal depression.
When I was younger I didnāt care for the holidays, but the older I get, the more I realise that I NEED to celebrate special occasions to the fullest. What else helps mark the days?
Dec 7, 2024
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Recently hosted a yuletide party and other than accidentally inviting too many people, it was a hit. The cherry on top? An insane amount of popcorn, dried oranges and ribbons strung up all around the apartment. People notice stuff that clearly required extra thought and attention. Plus it's kinda fun making a massive pot of popcorn, putting on a movie and stringing it all up.
Dec 12, 2023
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Why only celebrate Christmas with your extended friend group during the one week everyone is busy? Set your groupās handmade gift secret santa (thatās a rec within a rec) for an Italian restaurant in late January. Get wine drunk and give each other things youāve made and bask in love.
Dec 22, 2023
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I follow a different religion, unable to celebrate Christmas. But I can't deny how amazing the Christmas vibes, colors, music, and literally everything else about it is absolutely magical. I don't think anyone would argue haha
Instead of celebrating Christmas, my family plays games, watch Christmas movies, watch the christmas lights, and have a Pajama party.
Last year I invited my friends for one and it was so fun. We painted and even watched the movie Frozen āļø (hoping to have another this year) <(Ė¶įµįµįµĖ¶)>
Dec 25, 2024
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Dec 26, 2024
In fact theyāre working against you, especially women of colour. 84% of Tinder users are men, Bumbleās earnings have gone down hugely since its IPO (thereby further increasing their need to make a profit off subscriptions), Hinge is hiding hot people behind a paywall. People are sick of getting lovebombed and ghosted.
But we donāt need themāthereās more to life than appsāand people are beginning to seek connections in person again.
Jan 3, 2025
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Also love Heidi: Girl of the Alps (1974)
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